Environmental
Texas's 'anti-litter law' and solid waste regulations are primarily enforced by:
ATREC
BTCEQ, Texas Department of Transportation (for highways), and local governments✓ Correct
COnly the Texas Rangers
DFederal EPA exclusively
Explanation
Texas solid waste and litter regulations are enforced by multiple agencies: TCEQ regulates solid waste facilities and illegal dumping on a broader scale, TxDOT enforces litter laws on state highways, and local governments enforce nuisance and illegal dumping ordinances. Property owners can be liable for illegal dumping on their land.
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